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Managing your studying time

How much should you study?
Guideline: 1 hour in class -> 2 hours studying outside of class. Example: 5 courses → 15 hours of class → 30 hours studying time per week. Full-time school is like a full-time job!

How many hours for an actual job?
No more than 10 - 15 hours a week if you are taking a full time course load. 

How to plan study time

  • Set specific study goals with time limits
  • Break down large projects into smaller, more manageable units
  • Choose your best time to work on your hardest courses
  • Be prepared—always carry study materials with you; use travelling/ waiting time
  • Build in time in your schedule to find help for problems –from prof/tutors/ online
  • Match your learning approach to the task
  • Reading-active, focused study reading sessions (45 min-60 min)
  • Memory work—short, repeated learning sessions (20-30 min)
  • Projects—writing or problem solving: longer sessions with breaks